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Practicing in Connecticut

Over the past thirteen years, I have seen over 6000 patients, and my area of expertise is reversing chronic autoimmune disease. My typical patient has seen 6 to 7 well-trained physicians who could not resolve their health issues. I'm able to successfully treat neurological disorders, Parkinson's, MS, inflammatory arthritis, Hashimoto's, thyroid conditions, erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, allergies, ADD/ADHD, infertility, asthma mood disorders and hormone imbalances.

My personal experience with an inflammatory autoimmune disease led me to become an intestinal microbiome expert. I really do understand your pain, the disease progression, and the tools needed to fight and overcome your condition or illness. I've been there. I've felt the fear and bewilderment. And now I'm on a mission to prevent and reverse the ravages of autoimmune disease.

What makes you the practitioner that you are? Do you practice medicine differently?

I listen. And then I listen again. I let the patient's story unfold. From the beginning I accept someone from where they are and I nurture mechanisms to empower the patient. I validate their story. We work with respect, trust and integrity. I tell my patients that I am a paid guide, but they are the keeper of their keys. They alone hold the power to unlock their story. I do not define a patient by their disease. In fact, after they have filled out my questionnaire I slide it into their folder and start with an unbiased physical exam first. I don't read the form until we finish physical exam and move to the consult room. I try to look with open eyes instead of how they define themselves on paper.

How often do you see your patients?

We have a comprehensive 2 hour new patient intake followed by a 45 minutes follow-up about 3 weeks later. We typically do follow-ups every 3 months until their condition resolves.

In addition to my clinical practices, I blog 3 times per week, send out a monthly newsletter and speak at local groups, corporations and at professional conferences.

What do you do for fun?

My front yard becomes an organic garden in the spring and summer. I strive to eat the right fuel for me and I exercise every day. In the warmer months you'll find me pedaling around town or cycling for 35 miles plus on the weekends. I enjoy cooking, going to jazz concerts, dancing, spending quality time with friends, reading a page turning novel, visiting museums, cross-country skiing, taking a spin class or watching an engrossing film or T.V. series. Sometimes, I like to take a hot sauna and do nothing. I'm looking forward to future travel to visit ancient cultures.

In Vibrant Health,

Isadora Guggenheim, ND, RN, MS, CNS LMT

Isadora Guggenheim is available to meet in person, over the phone and via Skype.

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About Me - In Connecticut

Isadora Guggenheim is a board certified and licensed naturopathic physician and RN in CT.

Over the past thirteen years, and over 6000 clients, I've successfully treated neurological disorders, Parkinson's, Lyme disease, MS, inflammatory arthritis, Hashimoto's, thyroid conditions, erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, allergies, ADD/ADHD, infertility, asthma, mood disorders and hormone imbalances. Treating autoimmune conditions is personal to me because I have experience with an inflammatory autoimmune disease. Because I've felt the pain and fear of a chronic, debilitating illness, I am on a mission to prevent and reverse the ravages of autoimmune disease.

Naturopathy is defined as the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease and health optimization by stimulation and support of the body’s natural healing processes, as approved by the State Board of Naturopathic [sic] Examiners, with the consent of the Commissioner of Public Health.

The practice of the profession of nursing as a registered professional nurse is defined as diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being, and executing medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations. As a nurse practitioner, Dr. Guggenheim is recognized as a primary care provider who can diagnose and treat patients. She has full prescribing rights and works collaboratively with Dr. Janis L. Enzenbacher, M.D.

The practice of the profession of massage therapy is defined as engaging in applying a scientific system of activity to the muscular structure of the human body by means of stroking, kneading, tapping and vibrating with the hands or vibrators for the purpose of improving muscle tone and circulation.